Luqaimat — country by country
The Gulf's little bites — crackly dumplings drizzled with date syrup, vanishing by the handful.
Every country brings its own touch. Here's how they differ.
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
⏱ 35 minThe first plate on the Gulf iftar table: golden dumplings zigzagged with date molasses, eaten burning-hot on toothpicks.
✨ What makes it special
Saffron and cardamom in the batter, sesame in the crust, date syrup instead of plain sugar syrup.